THE SIGNIFICANCE AND VALUE OF THE PEONY IN THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF THE CHINESE

Abstract

Peony is known as the "King of flowers" by the Chinese, and is known as the "The beautiest flower of
national". The image of Peony can be seen in botany, horticulture, medicine, literature, sculpture, ceramics, ethnology and
other fields of study about China. This research through the comprehensive, analysis and comparison the relevant literature
of the meaning and shape and the related characteristics, beauty and value of Peony, and the related historical documents, to the Chinese language student and interested in Chinese culture people to provide more resources, let everybody understand the significance and value of the peony in the the spiritual life of the Chinese, At the same time, it will also help promote the cooperation and exchanges between Chinese and Vietnamese cultures.